The summer of test cricket - Ashes 2023

[Swanjaxs]

A bit of rain about overnight and tomorrow morning to freshen the wicket up too, this is too close to call, pray for Moeen Ali's spinning finger

 

[TheLoneRanger]

Test match cricket at its best!!

 

[Niigata Jack]

Test match cricket at its best!!

The first innings danger man is still there on 34, lets hope Jonny takes any chances that comes his way in this innings, 174 to with 7 wickets in hand with a team that can bat virtually all the way down.

Where's your money?

 

[exiledclaseboy]

A bit of rain about overnight and tomorrow morning to freshen the wicket up too, this is too close to call, pray for Moeen Ali's spinning finger

An afternoon with conditions like the Aussies had for that half an hour yesterday would be ideal.

 

[Swanjaxs]

An afternoon with conditions like the Aussies had for that half an hour yesterday would be ideal.

Aye its those fine margins that make the difference when you have a contest between two well matched quality sides, the first hour tomorrow will be make absolutely immense for both sides.

 

[exiledclaseboy]

Aye its those fine margins that make the difference when you have a contest between two well matched quality sides, the first hour tomorrow will be make absolutely immense for both sides.

Looking at the forecast they may not start till after lunch. May have to do some work while I’m waiting.

 

[Swanjaxs]

Joe Root stumped, first time this has happened in his first class career...

 

[Darran]

With the font of knowledge and wisdom you undoubtedly have, not sure why the rest of us should bother.

Ignore the prick Saint.

 

[PSumbler]

Mate of mine took to Facebook last night to declare Englands current brand of cricket is destroying the game

If destroying the game is having hugely entertaining test matches for five days then he’s right

He also added he isn’t a fan of Bazball but kept refusing to answer why he didn’t say that when England won 11 in 13 or that it could still easily be 12 in 14

I’m assuming Ben stokes must have launched a six into his pint or something

 

[TheLoneRanger]

No play before at least 13.10pm

 

[JustJack]

Shame really.

Australia losing hope of winning so will come out and defend for the draw.

 

[Swanjaxs]

Shame really.

Australia losing hope of winning so will come out and defend for the draw.

If the forecast plays ball there will be plenty of time for both sides to wrap this up

 

[TheLoneRanger]

Play to start at 14.15

 

[TheLoneRanger]

If the forecast plays ball there will be plenty of time for both sides to wrap this up

67 overs to find a winner.

I bet they wish they had Starc in their lower order.

 

[TheLoneRanger]

Great disciplined bowling from England, and excellent field placement from Stokes.